Saint Véran en Queyras

Discover the mountain heritage, hiking and skiing in a protected, the authentic village of Saint Veran and its typical traditional houses has everything for a charming stay in the heart of the Queyras Natural Park in the middle of unspoilt nature.

2042 meters above sea level in the Hautes-Alpes in Provence-Alpes Côte d'Azur region, the village of Saint-Veran has five districts, it is the highest village in Europe and among the most beautiful Villages of France.

The winter with the adjacent village of Molines, Saint Veran becomes a family ski resort. Alpine skiing, cross country skiing, hiking, dog sledding, and ice climbing are all of activities you can practise while enjoying breathtaking views of the mountains of the Queyras and Mont Viso.

During your stay be sure to admire the century homes with their exceptional architecture.

Take the opportunity to visit the home of Soum, restored by the Queyras Nature Park, which houses a museum where you will discover the hard life of the mountain through the collections of furniture and tools. This museum shows how women and men who have organized themselves to live and survive in harsh climatic conditions.

Do not miss the astronomical observatory, opened in 1974, considered the best European astronomical site.

Bontourism®, The Art of Traveling to Saint Véran en Queyras, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region